Bill Kim's BellyQ is nearing the finish line, with an ETA of late August. Jeff Schwepp (of José Garces's Chifa and Amada) will be in the kitchen of the former One sixtyblue space. Tea-smoked meat and DIY infrared-grilled meats are among the anticipated eats. BellyQ, 1400 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60647, phone not available.

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A Collaboration Between Alinea & NYC's Eleven Madison Park Two of the country's most acclaimed restaurants will soon be trading places: Eleven Madison Park's Daniel Humm and crew will be heading to Chicago to cook at Alinea, and Grant Achatz and his crew from Alinea will be heading east to set up shop in Eleven Madison Park in New York for five nights starting on September 26. The project is officially called 21st Century Limited. Alinea, 1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, 312-867-0110.

Next Project for "Top Chef" Alum In late August, "Top Chef"-testant Beverly Kim will take over Bonsoiree with chef-husband Johnny Clarke, replacing Shin Thompson. The restaurant will feature a set-price menu, and it will no longer be BYO. Meanwhile, Thompson plans to open a restaurant on Lake Street with Ryan O'Donnell, who clocked time at Rustic House and Gemini Bistro. Bonsoiree, 2728 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, 773-486-7511.